Amantadine hydrochloride
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
134.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8M
Practices
4,838
Avg per Practice
28
Overview
Amantadine hydrochloride is prescribed by 4,838 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 134,762 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,782,002 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4,779 | 120 | 40 | +42.7% ▲ |
| B | 3,757 | 126 | 30 | +6.8% ▲ |
| NG | 3,293 | 83 | 40 | +42.3% ▲ |
| NE | 3,291 | 83 | 40 | +42.3% ▲ |
| DN | 3,097 | 65 | 48 | +70.6% ▲ |
| PE | 2,994 | 74 | 41 | +45.2% ▲ |
| M | 2,948 | 90 | 33 | +17.6% ▲ |
| HU | 2,897 | 38 | 76 | +173.1% ▲ |
| NR | 2,361 | 56 | 42 | +51.3% ▲ |
| GL | 2,270 | 48 | 47 | +69.5% ▲ |
| IP | 2,169 | 52 | 42 | +49.5% ▲ |
| BS | 2,146 | 52 | 41 | +48.0% ▲ |
| NN | 2,117 | 52 | 41 | +45.9% ▲ |
| N | 2,038 | 44 | 46 | +65.9% ▲ |
| BN | 2,009 | 48 | 42 | +50.2% ▲ |
| E | 1,870 | 55 | 34 | +21.9% ▲ |
| DE | 1,816 | 57 | 32 | +14.3% ▲ |
| SN | 1,816 | 41 | 44 | +58.8% ▲ |
| SK | 1,814 | 49 | 37 | +32.6% ▲ |
| EX | 1,777 | 44 | 40 | +44.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HEALTH AND BEYOND | 437 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 429 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 418 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Dopaminergic drugs used in parkinsonism
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.